Assembly approves $87 million budget for schools; state money uncertain

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After a unanimous vote by the Juneau Assembly, Juneau School District could get more than $87 million to spend on students and staff this coming school year. The assembly approved the district’s budget without discussion at its Monday night meeting.
The total budget is $1.7 million more than the current school year’s budget. It includes almost $27 million from the Assembly.
It’s not guaranteed the district will get the full amount approved. The bu